Thread: Riser bar variations
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Old 01-21-08 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
I don't think you'll find many that have a rise that close to the stem. Bending bars inevitably weakens them, and clamping that close to a weakened area probably isn't the best idea. Maybe try flat bars with a higher stem?
Not quite accurate. The limited bending done to shape bars actually work-hardens them slightly . . . making them stronger.

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